Features
Quarantine Quiz: Harry Potter and Professor Sprout
Wednesday 9 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Are a you a Harry Potter fan? Which department does teacher Pomona Sprout head up in the Harry Potter books? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Abba, Mama Mia and quarantine
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know which Abba song was not featured in the first Mamma Mia film? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Mountain climb no easy feat but worth every step
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Weekend
The hike up Arore mountain in Muri can be quite a walk and is not for the fainthearted. Cook Islands News journalist Losirene Lacanivalu rose to the challenge, and the reward was breath taking.
The perks of being an army officer
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
Proud Cook Islander Lance Corporal Thomas Harrison, a soldier in the New Zealand Defence Force, wants to encourage people back home to dream big and pursue any career their heart desires.
Quarantine Quiz: All Blacks, Batman and Arore
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Who has former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen called a “freak of nature”? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Rev. Vakaroto Ngaro: Our relationship with God
Friday 4 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk
OPINION: Jesus boldly assumed a relationship to God that was thought to be highly irreverent or blasphemous by most of his contemporaries.
Quarantine Quiz: Taramea, Covid and Daisy
Friday 4 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
How many crown of thorns starfish (taramea) have been collected since the beginning of the eradication programme led by Dr Teina Rongo? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Ngametua Tariau : A favourite among guests
Thursday 3 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
RECIPE: Caramelised pawpaw and nut tart with coconut ice cream. Mmm … like Christmas in your mouth!
Not just a pretty picture
Thursday 3 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Art
Cook Islands multi-media artist Spike Tuara made his public debut at the PrEtTY/uGly multi-media exhibition launch at LBV on Saturday. Katrina Tanirau caught up with him.
Food your dads love
Thursday 3 September 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Art
If your dad loves all things food, especially eating, then the best place to treat him this Father’s Day is OTB Bar & Restaurant.
'Dad-ication' is key
Thursday 3 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Nia Heather is jack of all trades but nothing beats being a dad.
Quarantine Quiz: Bees, bees, bees
Thursday 3 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know what beekeepers use to calm bees when they are collecting honey or relocating a hive? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Round Rarotonga, Athletics Champs and the marine centre
Wednesday 2 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
What was the last marine snake animal that Stephenie Jansen released this week? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Spreading Kuki Vibes through the lockdown
Tuesday 1 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Growing up in the village of Tauhunu on the island of Manihiki, Junior Napara learned to love music.
Tavioni an 'inspiration' to young carvers
Tuesday 1 September 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art
Renowned carver Papa Mike Tavioni has been patiently mentoring two small boys in one big task.
Quarantine Quiz: Athletics, Mouria and Mangaia
Tuesday 1 September 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Do you know how many athletes competed in the National Youth Athletics Championships? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Potato chips and the Arorangi Cowboys
Monday 31 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
What kind of points did Matt Maui kick to help Arorangi Cowboys to victory over Tupapa this weekend? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
New Tourism Industry Council president talks tough
Saturday 29 August 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
It’s not textbook management. But Liana Scott doesn’t care. The tourism boss’s forthright style gets results – and if others won’t step up, she will.
Bishop Tutai Pere : Open communication with God in a time of lockdown
Friday 28 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk
OPINION: Every lock is made to lock things inside – money inside a bank, a vault, security box, a till, a savings account or investment. We lock our motorbikes or vehicles so that no one gets on or in to steal or drive it away. We lock gates and doors to secure our homes, businesses, offices, store houses and private properties to prevent thieves from getting in to steal, do harm or damage.
The ariki Numangatini of Mangaia
Friday 28 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
Today, Tangitamaiti Tereapii will be invested as the 9th ariki Numangatini of Mangaia. Allan Tuara and Rod Dixon, of Mangaia, tell how the powers of the Mangaian Aronga Mana have become enshrined in our Constitution.
